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Reality, as they say, is stranger than fiction — and that’s precisely what makes almost everything worth looking into. This is where I write about whatever has crossed my path and refused to leave quietly: something I stumbled on, couldn’t shake, and wanted to understand better. The writing is how I figure things out. I’ve tried to keep things categorised, though that’s easier in theory than in practice, which is why there’s an “Observations” section at the bottom catching whatever didn’t fit anywhere else.
Categories
- AI (6)
- Art (5)
- Finland (7)
- Food & Fuel (3)
- Observations (9)
- Tea (3)
- Uncategorized (1)
All posts
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Finland and the Radical Freedom of Being a Forest Ghost
Finland’s Everyman’s Rights offer a radical form of freedom that turns the forest into a tax-free ATM. From the social contract of the invisible guest to the importance of wearing…
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The Birch Slap
Ever wondered why Finns hit themselves with leafy branches in a hot room? It is not masochism; it is a centuries-old wellness ritual. This is the story of the birch…
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The Naked Truth about the Finnish Sauna
In Finland, the sauna is not a luxury but a way of life. From wood fired kiuas and gentle löyly to smoke saunas, floating sauna rafts, and the quiet rules…
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Why My Breakfast Bowl Looks Like a Squirrel Stash
Forget the boring health lectures. My morning ritual involves a massive bowl of nuts, two very offended squirrels, and the kind of fuel that keeps me sharp until noon. From…
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The Soul in the Machine – Why Art is Our Most Radical Human Glitch
Art remains our most profound way of navigating what it means to be human. In a world of infinite ‘content’ and algorithmic loops, true art exists as a radical friction…
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Protecting your creative fuel
A reflection on Laura Valojärvi’s doctoral research. This post explores the six states of the “Cycle of Creative Resources”—from Flow to Depression—and the importance of recognizing when we are “overfishing”…
